Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed the incident in a post, noting he was "deeply disappointed" by the news. It's uncertain if the company will attempt another satellite launch soon.

However, Zuckerberg emphasized that the company's Internet.org plans will not come to a halt. He said Facebook has already developed other technologies, like a fleet of solar-powered aircraft called Aquila, to bring the internet to more regions.

The planes will beam broadbandacross areas about 60 miles wide and stay in the air for up to 90 days at a time. In July, the company said it completed its first full-scale flight test.

"We remain committed to our mission of connecting everyone, and we will keep working until everyone has the opportunities this satellite would have provided," said Zuckerberg, who is currently in Africa.